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YV51 ENL

2001 Volvo S40

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,906 mi
Last recorded171,906 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 ENL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 171,906 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front bumper damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2013 171,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 160,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

font bumper damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2011 150,566 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 150,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Damage to front bumper

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2010 143,685 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 143,685 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 136,064 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 135,985 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 127,852 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 123,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 123,196 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 116,484 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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YV51 ENL is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV51 ENL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YV51 ENL registered?

YV51 ENL is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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